Becca DeMello

Chivalry might not be dead everywhere, but in college this appears to be the case. When was the last time you had a door held open for you? Or the last time a guy walked you home just to make sure you got there safely? Amidst all of the hook-ups, slutty ABC parties, and frat boy mentalities, once in awhile, it’s nice to be treated like a lady by a true gentleman.

Instead of just “hanging out”, take a girl out to dinner. Guys don’t always have to pay, (we are all broke college students) but it’s nice to be treated every so often. It doesn’t always have to be somewhere fancy or expensive either. There are plenty of casual and relatively priced restaurants, bars, and pubs in the North End, South End, and Downtown Boston.

Another gentlemanly gesture is walking a girl home or waiting outside with her until she gets a cab or catches the train, and then following up with a text to make sure she got home okay. When you are living in a city you can never be too careful. It helps to have everyone looking out for one another and she’ll really appreciate this gesture. 

In this frigid weather, if she is cold it would be nice to offer her your coat or sweatshirt to wear. Our stylish coats and sweaters are not always built to face the arctic Boston weather.

Instead of a late night booty call, send her for a whirl and just call her to chat. Sometimes late night conversations are the best and just lead to some of the most deep and interesting topics. 

1. Thou shalt not covet thy best friend’s boyfriend.

Girls, I don’t care if he’s Channing Tatum or Prince Harry, if he’s dating your best friend, then he’s off limits. Trying to steal your girl’s man is the number one way to get you’re a$$ kicked to the curb. 

2. Thou shalt not date thy best friend’s ex. 

Here is the Cardinal Rule: if she cried over him, you can’t date him. Even if she says that it’s okay, your friendship will never be the same. 

3. Thou shalt not take thy best friend’s name in vain. 

Fights happen. You’re not always going to get along with your best friend all of the time. Even when that happens, don’t talk about her behind her back because I promise that anything you say will get back to her. If you have a problem, confront it with her directly. 

4. Thou shalt not stab thy best friend in the back.

When times are tough, sometimes it’s hard to remember where your loyalties lie, but remember all of what you two share and don’t betray her. 

5. Thou shall honor thy friend.

Everyone’s life can get hectic from time to time, but it’s important to always remember your best friend and who was there for you all along and stand up for her when it counts.

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Whether your favorite team made it to the big game or not, Super Bowl Sunday is always a fantastic excuse to party it up with your friends around a big screen and get psyched for some great food and America’s favorite sport. 

So whether you go for the love of the game or for the food and company, here are some quick and easy recipes to add to your Super Bowl potluck this Sunday!

Monkey Bread

These are so quick and versatile that they can’t go wrong as an appetizer on game day! The possibilities of what to fill these with is endless, so get creative!

Sausage & Pepperoni Pizza Puffs

Living in the wonderful city of Boston, where history meets modern life, is like a breath of fresh air every day. There are always new and old things to discover around every corner.

For a good look at Beantown, as it was and remains to be famously and infamously known, we look to pop culture to teach us the ways of the dirty water. Check out this list of some of the best movies set in the city we all know and love.